The Reckoning

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It was near the SURF in Santa Barbara that I found the real man I would share my life with. We met my freshman year at college during the Halloween Dance. He went as The Wind. I didn't understand it then, I don't understand it now. However, after our first meeting he called me \"Princess\" when he saw me (later found out he couldn't remember my name) and I discovered he could play the \"Peanuts\" theme on the piano. Diplomas, first jobs, and a few years later, we married and now have two sons.

Like waves crashing onto the SAND, my dream of becoming a published author never ended. But still practical, I worked for a number of years as a technical writer and computer programmer. Then I rediscovered the joy of romance novels between rounds of Lego-building and reading GOODNIGHT MOON to my young sons. Mom had always said I could do whatever I wanted, and now I knew that I wanted to write books that provided entertainment and emotional satisfaction.

SEX (threw that in to keep you reading!) is not what my books are all about. Sure, there's sizzle on the pages but there's also drama and then there's the suspense of discovering how two people can find their happily-ever-after. I believe in those, by the way. So come on, let me tell you a love story. Let me take you to warm, sexy, and romantic California.

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The Case Of The Confirmed Bachelor - Diana Palmer

Nick Reed, private investigator for the Lassiter Agency, wasn’t the marrying kind. He craved excitement, change, and he never stayed in one place too long…unlike Tabitha Harvey.

Tabby had lived in the house next door to Nick’s childhood home for years. Stable and understated, she craved a home, children and a man who would love her. Too bad she’d already given her heart to a confirmed bachelor who’d run at the first hint of commitment. Unless…could she change his ways?

Bachelor Boss - Christie Ridgway

Lucy Sutton has a mission: to get over Carlo Milano once and for all. And when she becomes the successful security director’s temporary employee, she thinks the arrangement is perfect. After all, a strictly professional relationship will help her overcome her longtime unrequited crush.

But nothing is business as usual for Carlo! For Lucy is no longer a pesky teenager…she is a vibrant, beautiful woman who just happens to work for him. He knows that he’s playing with fire, but the closer he gets to Lucy, the more he’s finding it impossible to resist the flame…

Bachelor CEO - Michele Dunaway

Chase McDaniel had it all planned out. He’d work his way up in the family business and eventually become CEO. Except his soon-to-retire grandfather is ordering him to take a year off and find out what he really wants. Chase knows what he doesn’t want — gorgeous, talented Miranda Craig taking his job!

Being handpicked to run a company is the dream of a lifetime. And Miranda has no intention of stepping aside…even if Chase is the sexiest man she’s ever met. But their strictly business arrangement may be in danger of turning into something more. Especially if a certain matchmaking relative has his way…

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The Case Of The Confirmed Bachelor – Diana Palmer

Nick Reed, private investigator for the Lassiter Agency, wasn't the marrying kind. He craved excitement, change, and he never stayed in one place too long…unlike Tabitha Harvey.

Tabby had lived in the house next door to Nick's childhood home for years. Stable and understated, she craved a home, children and a man who would love her. Too bad she'd already given her heart to a confirmed bachelor who'd run at the first hint of commitment. Unless…could she change his ways?

Bachelor Boss – Christie Ridgway

Lucy Sutton has a mission: to get over Carlo Milano once and for all. And when she becomes the successful security director's temporary employee, she thinks the arrangement is perfect. After all, a strictly professional relationship will help her overcome her longtime unrequited crush.

But nothing is business as usual for Carlo! For Lucy is no longer a pesky teenager…she is a vibrant, beautiful woman who just happens to work for him. He knows that he's playing with fire, but the closer he gets to Lucy, the more he's finding it impossible to resist the flame…

Bachelor CEO – Michele Dunaway

Chase McDaniel had it all planned out. He'd work his way up in the family business and eventually become CEO. Except his soon–to–retire grandfather is ordering him to take a year off and find out what he really wants. Chase knows what he doesn't want – gorgeous, talented Miranda Craig taking his job!

Being handpicked to run a company is the dream of a lifetime. And Miranda has no intention of stepping aside…even if Chase is the sexiest man she's ever met. But their strictly business arrangement may be in danger of turning into something more. Especially if a certain matchmaking relative has his way…

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TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLY

Long, lean Logan Chase was dangerous to Elena O'Brien. Which was why she had to be mad to consider his offer of shelter. Yes, she needed a temporary home while hers was renovated, but live with Logan, the man she once dreamed of loving forever? That is, until he broke her heart .

Okay, so Logan had a lot to make up for. After all, as a restless, brooding young man, he'd left Elena high and dry and on prom night, of all nights! But opening his home to her now was surely insane. Because suddenly he was sharing cosy meals and even cosier kisses with Elena. Once he took this innocent beauty to his bed, would this confirmed bachelor be mad enough to marry?","rating":"3.45","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":11869,"isbn13":"9781460855911","title":"Mad Enough To Marry","seo":"mad-enough-to-marry","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460855911.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Owen Marston could never forget the passionate Vegas weekend that ended at the altar with Isabella Cavaletti. Or the way his new bride walked out on him the morning after. The footloose librarian obviously wasn't cut out for married life. So what was she doing at the injured fire fighter's bedside?

Marrying a man she'd known for only three days in the Elvis Luvs U Wedding Chapel definitely rated up there with one of Izzy's wilder and crazier moments. But now her \"impulse\" groom needed her back at his side. Except the longer she stayed with her too–arousing temporary husband, the more permanent she wanted the arrangement to be.","rating":"3.42","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":7299,"isbn13":"9781460822593","title":"Runaway Bride Returns!","seo":"runaway-bride-returns","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460822593.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

USA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway returns to Blue Arrow Lake with the dazzling story of opposites attracting in the rustic mountains of California.

As live-in tutor to a headstrong teen, Shay Walker has her hands full—and the girl's absentee father doesn't help matters, either. All Shay wants is to let loose and indulge in a birthday fling with the hottest stranger who's ever caught her eye. But her one-night stand turns out to be Jace Jennings, her student's long-distance dad...and now he's taking up residence—at his lakeside estate and in Shay's most secret fantasies.

Jace isn't exactly a family man, but he's determined to do his best by his daughter—and the first step is forgetting how hot he is for her teacher. But close proximity and their heated connection keeps Shay at the forefront of his mind--even as it's obvious she holds her heart in check. So does Jace. Until they both realize that losing control just might mean finding forever.

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In an enchanting new romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway, love comes home to Blue Arrow Lake when childhood sweethearts get an unexpected second chance…

Mackenzie Walker has everything a single girl needs in her California mountain hometown. Family, friends, a thriving business…and memories of Zan Elliott, whose touch–and betrayal–she's never forgotten. Now, ten years after he left town, Zan returns to manage his late grandfather's estate…and flip Mac's life upside down.

Documentary filmmaking has taken Zan all over the globe, yet nowhere was far enough away to make him forget Mac. Seeing her reignites their incredible chemistry. Mac's trust won't be easily won, especially when Zan's inheritance jeopardises her family's hard–earned dreams. But every moment together is challenging Zan to stop living life through a lens and dare to let his guard down for a chance at forever…

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From USA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway comes a sparkling new series set in the California mountains, where Hollywood glamour meets rustic charm, and the sparks fly among the unlikeliest of couples… 

Poppy Walker has a plan to restore the family resort, and she's sticking to it. So when a good–looking guy with plenty of cash rents one of her half–repaired vacation cabins, she figures he's just what the handyman ordered. But when a storm blows through, it takes down some trees, her roof and then…her self–control. Even though she's been burned before by a wealthy passer–through, she can't stay away from the brooding but gorgeous stranger in the bungalow next door. 

Former teen idol turned Hollywood exec Ryan Hamilton wants a private place in which to endure his very personal heartbreak. Finally, at this rustic mountain cabin, he has all the seclusion one man could want–until sparks begin to fly with his sexy, formerly chilly landlady. By the time the weather dies down, they're both hot, bothered and certain they're still wrong for each other. But there's no telling how they'll face the new storm brewing on the horizon….

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STILL THE ONE (originally published as I Still Do)

Librarian Emily Garner was in desperate need of a little adventure, but she never would've guessed a wild weekend away would lead to a chance meeting with lost love Will Dailey–or an impulsive marriage! Firefighter Will had been a confirmed bachelor, but nothing warms the heart like reconnecting with a former flame…

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ALWAYS MINE (originally published as Runaway Bride Returns)

Spontaneously marrying firefighter Owen Marston, a man she'd known for only three days, was definitely one of the most questionable things Isabella Cavaletti had ever done. But she can't seem to stay away when Owen winds up injured and in need of a little TLC, something Izzy is more than happy to provide for her scorching hot new husband…

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FOREVER YOURS (originally published as Not Just the Nanny)

Kayla James has been nanny to firefighter and single dad Mick Hanson's children forever, and though she's always kept things professional, she's been in love with Mick for almost as long. Now that his kids are older, she has a choice: confess the burning passion she's felt for him all these years–or get out of the line of fire for good.

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After ten stolen years in a coma, hanging on to life by strands of uncertainty, Linda Faraday is finally awake. All she knows is she used to be an undercover operative looking into the shady dealings of embezzler Cameron Fortune. And today... A survivor? A mother to a ten-year-old son? Now that Ryan Fortune is gone, FBI agent Emmett Jamison is stepping in to help her--although he hardly seems thrilled at the prospect.

An empty house and growing attraction erodes Linda and Emmett's self-control. But Linda isn't sure Emmett fits into her plans: a simple life with a simple man. Spending days chasing after his murderously insane brother hardly qualifies. But maybe Linda was never meant to take the safe road. Maybe it's time for a final reckoning for all...

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The news that he was going to be a dad shocked the heck out of sexy executive Trent Crosby! Having had enough of deceptive women in his lifetime, he had his doubts about Rebecca Holley, the \"mother\" of his child. But when the beautiful nurse who'd accidentally received his sperm refused to negotiate a deal, Trent found himself proposing a marriage of convenience.

Before long, the love-weary businessman was rushing home to be by Rebecca's side...and to hold her in his arms. Then tragedy struck and Trent knew just what it would take to make his life complete--Rebecca as his truly lawfully wedded wife. Before it was too late, he had to convince her that his days of doubting were over!","rating":"4.10","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2014-08-10 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2014-08-10 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":20231,"isbn13":"9781743695548","title":"Right By Her Side","seo":"right-by-her-side","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781743695548.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Romance / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"},{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

Blue–collar landscaper Brett Walker has no interest in the Hollywood vacationers flocking to his hometown in the California mountains. But the scarred ex–soldier does have a duty to protect Blue Arrow Lake–and the family ski resort–from a serial burglar. So when he suspects a break–in, he takes action…and ends up catching sinfully tempting down–on–her–luck heiress Angelica Rodriguez. She reminds him of trouble, but he can't deny her a safe place to stay–in one of his cabins.

Angelica has plenty of reasons to distrust–losing her money to her father's legal woes being one of them. Getting up close and naughty with rough, tough and sexy Brett tempts her out of her comfort zone and into the arms of a man who's not from her wealthy world. She's after safety and he's chasing justice, but the fire between them might reveal that all they want is each other.

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When the Cowboy Said I Do by Crystal Green

Thunder Canyon golden girl Holly Pritchett had come home –– pregnant and alone. That's when sexy rancher Beauregard Clifton made her an offer she should have refused.

Now that he was running for mayor, Bo needed a wife; and Holly needed a husband and daddy for her baby. But from the moment he said I do, Bo was finding Holly –– and her impending motherhood –– absolutely irresistible!

Not Just the Nanny by Christie Ridgway

She'd been nanny to his children forever, and been in love with him for almost as long. But Kayla James had always managed to keep her relationship with Mick Hanson strictly professional. Now that his kids were older, she had a choice –– stay, and fess up...or move on.

Firefighter Mick Hanson had started to see Kayla in a different light –– more than just \"the nanny.\" Now he wasn't sure he could resist the attraction that was too hot to extinguish.

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Lori Hanson had come to Whitehorn to start over–not to fall head over heels in love with her boss! She knew better than to risk her heart–her life–on another man. Besides, Josh Anderson was too attractive, too nice and…too dangerous. Nice because he cared about her. Dangerous because he made her want to care about him.

Josh's alluring receptionist had secrets and fears she couldn't let go of, and all Josh wanted was to hold her in his arms and make everything better. Okay, so that wasn't all he wanted. Lori's presence made it all but impossible to work–except to count the ways to capture her heart!

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Three sizzling tales from three bestselling authors...

Love Won't Wait – Lori Foster

Brendan 'Brick' Carlisle is used to women falling at his feet, so shy waitress Merrily Loveland is a breath of fresh air – and an irresistible challenge. But before he can make his move, Merrily comes to him with an offer he can't refuse. If only their 'no–strings' pact didn't leave him wanting so much more…

Beach House Beginnings – Christie Ridgway

She might have avoided Crescent Cove, California, for years, but no–nonsense Meg Alexander is confident she can handle a brief trip home. What she doesn't count on is the spark of desire she feels for Caleb McCall. Can a weekend in paradise convince her to give love a second chance?

Strong Enough to Love – Victoria Dahl

Photographer Eve Hill had always told herself that sexy Brian Stewart was off–limits. But now he's back in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Eve can't resist their long–denied attraction. When the reality turns out to be hotter than the fantasy, Eve might end up getting more than she bargained for…

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Globe–trotting photojournalist Gage Lowell spent carefree childhood summers in Crescent Cove. Desperate for some R&R, he books a vacation at Beach House No. 9 – ready to soak up some sun and surprise old friend and property manager Skye Alexander. But when he arrives, the tightly wound beauty isn't exactly happy to see him.

Skye knows any red–blooded woman would be thrilled to spend time with gorgeous, sexy Gage. But she harbours secrets of her own, including that she might just be a little bit in love with him. And she's convinced the restless wanderer won't stay long enough for her to dare share her past – or dream of a future together. Luckily for them both, summer at Crescent Cove has a way of making the impossible happen…","rating":"3.96","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2013-04-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2013-04-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":1138,"isbn13":"9781460898567","title":"The Love Shack","seo":"the-love-shack","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460898567.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Combat medic Vance Smith made a promise to a fallen officer: to treat the man's young daughter to an idyllic vacation at Beach House No. 9. One month, some sun and surf, a list of activities to check off and Vance will move on. But the 'little girl' he's expecting turns out to be a full–grown woman. With silky hair, big brown eyes and smelling sweetly of the cupcakes she makes for her mobile bakery, Layla Parker is irresistible. And Vance shouldn't lay a finger on her. Honour – and one heck of a scarred heart – says so.

To Layla, Vance is a hero who was injured trying to save her father's life. She intends to spend their month of lazy days and warm nights taking very good care of the gorgeous soldier – inside and out…","rating":"3.97","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2013-03-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2013-03-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":1030,"isbn13":"9781460894453","title":"Bungalow Nights","seo":"bungalow-nights","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460894453.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
When Jane Pearson arrives at Griffin Lowell's beach house, she expects a brooding loner. After all, his agent hired her to help the reclusive war journalist write his stalled memoir. Instead, Jane finds a tanned, ocean–blue–eyed man in a Hawaiian shirt, hosting a beach party and surrounded by beauties. Faster than he can untie a bikini top, Griffin lets Jane know he doesn't want her. But she desperately needs this job and digs her toes in the sand.

Griffin intends to spend the coming weeks at Beach House No. 9 taking refuge from his painful memories – and from the primly sexy Jane, who wants to bare his soul. But warm nights, moonlit walks and sultry kisses just may unlock both their guarded hearts.. .","rating":"3.85","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2013-02-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2013-02-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":1020,"isbn13":"9781460894354","title":"Beach House No. 9","seo":"beach-house-no-9","summary":" When Jane Pearson arrives at Griffin Lowell's beach house, she expects a brooding loner. After all, his agent hired her to help the reclusive war journalist write his stalled memoir. Instead, Jane...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460894354.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Why did the groom cross the road?

That was what Eden Whitney wondered when a tuxedo–clad hunk hopped into her car and drove off with her instead of his intended. But what did Riley Smith intend to do with her?

1) Pass her off as his new blushing bride?
2) Cart her off to his honeymoon resort and kiss her passionately in case anyone was watching?
3) Change her from a prim and proper librarian to his sultry real–life wife?

Eden's vote was for #3. Now all she had to do was convince this once–jilted groom to follow her lead this time straight down the aisle!","rating":"3.77","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":13607,"isbn13":"9781460875926","title":"Follow That Groom!","seo":"follow-that-groom","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460875926.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Follow That Baby

New Year's Baby!

When the clock struck twelve, instead of partying hard, wealthy playboy Michael Wentworth was making soft, gooey eyes at a beautiful stranger's newborn. Worse, everyone seemed to think he was the proud papa of Beth Masterson's bouncing baby boy. Heck, he'd only just met the woman when she'd come to his door with information on the missing Wentworth heir! Well To gain his inheritance Michael did need a temporary wife, and the struggling, unwed mom sure could use a man to set up house with and maybe even a happily ever after. But was marriage–resistant Michael ready to be that man?

A wealthy dynasty a pregnant mom on the run. For past–paced excitement by five fabulous authors FOLLOW THAT BABY to its conclusion next month in Silhouette Intimate Moments.","rating":"3.33","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":12521,"isbn13":"9781460863213","title":"The Millionaire And The Pregnant Pauper","seo":"the-millionaire-and-the-pregnant-pauper","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460863213.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Romance / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Shy librarian Emily Garner needed to live a little. And a chance meeting with childhood love Will Dailey proved Sin City was the perfect place for a wild weekend. So wild, in fact, that they barely remembered getting hitched.

Will hadn't seen Emily in years and now she was his wife! She was every bit the schoolboy fantasy he remembered. But he'd spent the past seventeen years weighed down by family responsibilities, and now all he wanted was to enjoy the carefree bachelor life. He didn't want to be tied to sweet, beautiful, deliciously innocent Emily did he?

","rating":"3.62","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":7090,"isbn13":"9781460820315","title":"I Still Do","seo":"i-still-do","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460820315.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Why Carly Carrothers' Will Not Fall for Mackenzie James:

1. He has a kid. (An adorable little girl, but a kid, nonetheless.)
2. He's your irresistible yet demanding boss.
3. He has a kid. (Remember what happened last time you got involved with a single dad.)
4. He's so sexy you can't think straight when he's around.
5. He has a kid. (What if you get attached to the sweet girl and her daddy doesn't pop the question?)
6>He's got this thing against marriage. (Okay, so they all do. But remember you want a husband!)
7. He has a kid. (So stop straightening the little angel's pigtails and kissing her Big Bad Dad senseless!)","rating":"3.67","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":13064,"isbn13":"9781460869550","title":"Big Bad Dad","seo":"big-bad-dad","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460869550.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Successful businessman Ethan Redford never proposed a deal he couldn't close; and that included marriage. Even if his wife was to be one of convenience alone. Yet Cleo Kincaid Monroe's demands opened him up to emotional repercussions he'd never expected....

","rating":"3.61","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":10331,"isbn13":"9781460834084","title":"The Marriage Maker","seo":"the-marriage-maker","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460834084.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Romance / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Schoolgirl crush...or forever love?

Lucy Sutton had a mission: to get over Carlo Milano once and for all. And when she became the successful security director's temporary employee, she thought the arrangement was perfect. After all, a strictly professional relationship would help her overcome her long time unrequited crush.

But nothing was business as usual for Carlo

For Lucy was no longer a pesky teenager...she was still a vibrant, beautiful woman who just happened to work for him. She was smart, sweet––and undeniably sexy! And yes––he knew that he was playing with fire––but the closer he got to Lucy, the more he was finding it impossible to resist the flame…","rating":"3.45","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":6675,"isbn13":"9781460814802","title":"Bachelor Boss","seo":"bachelor-boss","summary":" Schoolgirl crush...or forever love? Lucy Sutton had a mission: to get over Carlo Milano once and for all. And when she became the successful security director's temporary employee, she thought the...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460814802.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"},{"name":"Contemporary Women","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC044000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
She'd been nanny to his children forever–– and she'd been in love with him for almost as long. But Kayla James had always managed to keep her relationship with Mick Hanson strictly professional. And now that his kids were older, she had a choice––stay, and fess up...or get out of the line of fire.

Fire–fighter Mick Hanson had enough responsibility. A working single dad, he didn't need another complication––but then he saw Kayla in a different light. Until now, he'd managed to look at her as nothing more than \"the nanny.\" Now he wasn't sure he could resist the attraction that was too hot to extinguish....","rating":"3.47","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":7846,"isbn13":"9781460829462","title":"Not Just The Nanny","seo":"not-just-the-nanny","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460829462.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Millionaire of the Month: Luke Barton

Source of fortune: Wireless technology

Motto: Achieve success; deny failure

In the years since his identical twin had stolen the family company, Luke had devoted himself to two things: success and revenge. Suddenly, his brother's fiancee, Lauren Conover, appeared and offered Luke the opportunity to achieve both. A simple case of mistaken identity had made Lauren believe Luke was his twin. But in Luke's simple plan for payback, he hadn't counted on wanting to keep Lauren for himself .","rating":"3.55","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":5838,"isbn13":"9781460800324","title":"His Forbidden Fiancee","seo":"his-forbidden-fiancee","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460800324.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]}],"scheduled":[],"products":[]}